Beyond Resistance Pod

This week on Beyond Resistance, Sarah and Jennifer are fired up (shocking, we know) — and they’re taking you from “kitchen table issues” to the wild world of real-life political chaos, media buzz, and the everyday struggles Americans are carrying everywhere except an actual kitchen table.

They dive deep with Ethan Wechtaluk, a smart, grounded, actually normal human running for Congress in Maryland’s 6th District. Ethan’s a dad, ...

Strap in, organizers and blue state dreamers — this week on Beyond Resistance, Sarah and Jennifer sit down with Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel Jr. for a conversation that’s equal parts real talk, strategy session, and “wait… did he really just say Wu Tang Clan?” vibes.

Curtis brings the heat on what went wrong in 2024, what gives him hope heading into 2026, and why listening — like actual listening — might be the ...

Strap in, snowflakes (the avalanche kind, not the internet kind) — this week’s episode brings the heat and the heart. Sarah and Jennifer sit down with Callie Barr, Michigan’s 1st District congressional candidate, community powerhouse, veteran advocate, mom, attorney, mediocre violinist, and elite-level cookie distributor.

Callie breaks down what it means to fight for an Affordable LIFE — literally. Local housing, Income, Food, E...

In this episode of Beyond Resistance, Sarah and Jennifer sit down with the unstoppable Erin Petrey — Kentucky native, bourbon expert, international policy nerd, former diplomat, job‑creator, Kentucky Colonel (yes, really), and now candidate for Congress in Kentucky’s trending‑blue 6th District.

Basically: if LinkedIn were a person, it would be Erin — but way more fun.

We dig into what it means to run a bold, progressive, pop...

In this episode of Beyond Resistance, Sarah and Jennifer dive into the political whirlwind shaking Michigan’s 35th Senate District — and yes, it’s officially the most-watched special election in the country. No pressure, right?

Fresh off a jaw dropping primary win where he snagged 60% of the vote in a six way race, Democratic nominee Chedrick Greene returns to the pod to break it all down. We talk big turnout energy, what’s firi...

In this jam-packed episode of Beyond Resistance, Sarah and Jennifer sit down with Ace Deuce’s own Eli Savit — environmental lawyer, Washtenaw County Prosecutor, and candidate for Michigan Attorney General. Get ready, because this conversation goes everywhere: protecting democracy, taking on corporate bad actors, surviving feedback as community leaders, and why the SAVE Act is . . . let’s just say, not super democratic.

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If you’ve ever wondered how podcasting, activism, and a dash of Real Housewives chaos could combine to fuel a political glow up, this episode is your new obsession. 🎙️🔥

This week on Beyond Resistance, Sarah and Jennifer sit down with Michelle Glogovac — author, activist, founder of The MLG Collective, and the internet famous Podcast Matchmaker™ — to dig into how storytelling can literally build power in red communities.

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Get ready to lace up your skates and dive deep into Michigan politics, grassroots power, and the future of democracy in this electric episode of Beyond Resistance. Jennifer and Sarah sit down with Suzanna Shkreli — former prosecutor, lifelong public servant, first‑generation American, and Democratic candidate for Michigan Secretary of State — for a conversation that’s equal parts inspiring, fiery, and downright fun.

Suzanna brea...

What does it take to protect democracy, modernize government, and stand tall when voting rights are under attack?

Sarah and Jennifer welcome Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist for a conversation that jumps from election security to tech nerd truth, with plenty of laughs and real talk along the way.

Garlin breaks down why the Michigan Secretary of State office is suddenly the main character in the fight for voting rights,...

What does it take to actually change the status quo—and not just talk about it?

In this episode of Beyond Resistance, hosts Sarah Schulz and Jennifer Austin sit down with Michael White, U.S. Army veteran, longtime union member, educator, and candidate for Michigan State Senate (District 15). From Ypsilanti to Ann Arbor and beyond, Michael breaks down why this moment demands new leadership—and backs it up with data. We dig into the ...

🚨 New Episode: Beyond Resistance Podcast 🚨

What actually turns awareness into action? And why is “performative” activism not the insult people think it is?

In this episode, hosts Sarah Schulz and Jennifer Austin dig into how movements really grow—starting with the small, imperfect first steps people take when they’re waking up politically. From pink hats to protest signs, they break down why gateway actions matter and how calling...

🔥 Soccer Moms, Mutual Aid, and Building Power Without Permission 🔥

This episode of Beyond Resistance is fueled by rage, laughter, and some seriously effective organizing.

Sarah Schultz and Jennifer Austin kick things off fired up about women—especially the so‑called “soccer moms” who keep getting underestimated while quietly running protests, food trains, mutual aid networks, and entire communities. Spoiler alert: no one’s gettin...

What happens when you refuse to give up on democracy—and decide to be a good neighbor instead?

In this episode of Beyond Resistance, hosts Sarah Schulz and Jennifer Austin sit down with Congresswoman Sarah McBride for a wide ranging, soul stirring conversation about hope, coalition building, and what it actually takes to win in this moment. Fresh off a powerful exchange, Sarah McBride drops wisdom after wisdom on why outrage can...

Beyond Resistance Pod drops you straight into the living room energy chaos of two politically savvy women—Sarah Schulz and Jennifer Austin—who show up every week with receipts, rants, heart, humor, and a rotating cast of badass guests.

In these episodes, you’ll hear Sarah and Jennifer kick things off with their signature Fired Up segment, swapping what’s keeping them up at night—from community trauma to viral videos to the nonst...

Beyond Resistance: Building Blue Power & Bold Futures

Welcome to Beyond Resistance, the unapologetically real podcast where grassroots grit meets big-picture vision. Hosted by Sarah Schulz and Jennifer Austin, we’re here to flip the script on what it means to organize, lead, and thrive in communities that feel left behind.

In this episode, we go deep with Rachel Howard—combat medic turned healthcare leader, mom of four, a...

Beyond Resistance: Special Pod – The Minneapolis ICE Shooting

A U.S. citizen was shot and killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis and the shockwaves hit hard. In this urgent episode, hosts Sarah Schulz and Jennifer Austin sit down with fellow organizers Kelly Taylor and Laura Bell Phillips to unpack what happened, why it matters, and what comes next.

This isn’t just about one tragic moment—it’s about unchecked power, systemic fai...

Welcome back, Resistance Crew! We're transforming grit into power, big feelings into bold action, and blue energy into real life momentum for local organizing right here in our red-tinted communities. Today we’re diving into a story that is equal parts heart, hustle, holy crap that’s relatable, and “wait, she did WHAT?!”

Today's guest didn’t just decide to run for office — she practically got launched into it by faith, fear, flo...

Welcome back to the Beyond Resistance Pod, where your hosts Sarah and Jennifer help turn red district BLUES into red district WINS — armed with caffeine, community power, and the occasional existential scream. Today’s episode? Oh, buckle up. Because we are joined by none other than Dr. Pamela Pugh — scientist, public health expert, longtime public servant, environmental justice warrior . . . basically the Beyoncé of community probl...

On this episode, Sarah and Jennifer interview Chedrick (Yes it’s pronounced like Cheryl) Greene, who’s running for Michigan’s 35th Senate District — covering Saginaw, Midland, and Bay City, aka the land of hardworking folks and very opinionated snow.

Who’s Chedrick?

He’s basically the Avengers if the Avengers were just one guy:

• 30 year Marine veteran who made Sergeant Major (peak of the enlisted world).

• Fire captain, me...